A Day in Kamakura

Exploring Kanagawa Prefecture

Christie Petrakopoulou Dec 03, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Drinking matcha tea while viewing the bamboo forest! Unique experience</p>

<p>I couldn't help but notice little details on the Great Buddha</p>

<p>Delicious apples offered to the Daibutsu</p>

<p>A surfer coming out of the water with Mt. Fuji in the background</p>

<p>Pre-wedding photos around temples are often taken in Japan. This bride was spotted at Myohon-ji Temple, only 5 minutes away from Kamakura Station</p>

<p>Another couple at  Myohon-ji, dressed up in kimono for their pre-wedding photos</p>

<p>Stone path that goes through the beautiful bamboo forest at Hokokuji Temple</p>

<p>Green nature surrounds the Daibutsu</p>

If you’re visiting Tokyo then you need to organize a one-day trip to Kamakura, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s a seaside destination with a lot of of cultural and historical significance, and since it’s only 50 kilometers away from Tokyo it attracts many tourists, especially during the summer. I visited in early December.

One of Kamakura’s highlights is Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple famous for Daibutsu, or Great Buddha, a 13.3 meters tall bronze statue of Amida Buddha. If the weather permits, I would also highly recommend a walk down to the beach where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset. Who knows, if you’re lucky you might get a peek at Mt. Fuji!

Christie Petrakopoulou @christie.petrakopoulou

Hi! My name is Christie and I’m a journalist/blogger. Originally from Athens, Greece but living in Stockholm, Sweden I’m doing my Masters in Media and Communication Studies at Stockholm University. For one year I’ll be living and traveling around Japan in search of new challenges and experienc...